Dake Corporation
724 Robbins Road
Grand Haven, MI 49417
www.dakecorp.com
8
REV082018
OPERATION
CONTROLS
Hand Crank:
(items 57 & 58) on the side of the press is to assist in lowering and raising the
table of the press once the table pins are removed. Do not forget to replace the pins once you
have the table at the desired height.
Head Positioning Handwheel:
can be loosened to allow the head to move along the upper
frame track and can be positioned at any length on the top frame. After in position, tightening
the handwheel completely will keep the head in place.
Handle:
(item 49) is the pressure supply source and is manually operated with up and down
motion.
IMPORTANT!
Always pump the piston down 1/2” before the nose piece comes in
contact with the work. Damage to the piston may occur if not pumped before meeting the work.
Release Valve Handwheel:
(item 41) releases the pressure to let the ram return to its raised
position. Always keep the valve firmly closed when operating the press until you want to release
the pressure.
Screw
Handwheel
(item 33) raises or lowers the ram screw in and out of the piston assembly.
Always keep the portion of the screw extending out of the piston as short as possible. Instead of
overextending the screw it is recommended to raise the table rather than running the screw out
of its limit of travel.
NEVER EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED STROKE OF 5 INCHES FOR
THIS PRESS. EXCEEDING THE STROKE WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INNER
PACKINGS.
MAINTENANCE
Recommended to replace hydraulic oil every 6 months of machine use. See
“
FILLING PRESS
WITH OIL”
section for instructions.
LUBRICATION
•
Keep all working parts of the press well-oiled for easier operation.
•
Keep a light film of oil over the entire surface of the ram to prevent rust.
